==Dear Physical Science Parents and Students,== ===I would like to welcome you and your son or daughter to this year’s college preparatory physical science course. I believe that science is an interesting and exciting topic. My goal is to create a classroom environment that will help your son or daughter=== ===*build a solid science vocabulary=== ===*gain a strong understanding of key scientific principles and topics=== ===*learn how to use mathematics to tackle scientific problems=== ===*find out about the latest technologies and use many of them to learn more about science and our world=== ===*see science as worthwhile and meaningful=== ===*develop thinking skills and the ability to challenge assumptions, think creatively, and solve real-life problems=== ===*have fun!!=== ===This year we will be using the Glencoe Physical Science book which is a high school introductory course focusing on the fields of chemistry and physics. This will prepare your student for more advanced courses in the future. The textbook has a rich bank of science content and plenty of examples to help make that content relevant to daily life. This book clearly outline lesson objectives and vocabulary, along with reading checks throughout the chapters to stimulate quick recall and keep students focused on the main idea. Students will not only receive hands-on experience performing labs but also learn how to design their own experiments in order to solve scientific problems. Students interested in learning more about a specific topic studied or extra review can go online to gpscience.com.=== ===Students will be receiving a weekly syllabus for the first semester, which will let the students know reading and homework assignments. Students will take a test after the completion of each chapter and a midterm/final at the close of each semester. Also, students will complete one special project per semester.=== ===Please read the following packet in order to get familiarized with class expectations, grading policy, and rules of conduct. Sign the back page, along with your student, and return on the first day of class.=== ===Please call me if you have any questions or concerns at 634-6467. My email address is carlsenc@sbcglobal.net. Here’s to an exciting year of Physical Science!===
GRADING POLICY
Students participating in the High School Physical Science course/lab will be given a letter grade after each semester. Each assignment will be given a grade by dividing points earned by points possible.The following grading scale will be used:*
A = 90%-100%
B = 80%-89%
C = 70%-79%
D = 60%-69%
F = below 60%
Example: A student receives 20 out of a possible 25 points on homework.
==Divide 20 by 25 = .80 or 80%. The student received a B- for that assignment.==
Each of the following categories plays an important part in your child’s learning.
===Homework: Students will be responsible for completing homework assigned in the schedule of coursework handed out by the teacher. Students will be able to ask questions on homework during class. Students will need to answer questions in complete sentences and in neat handwriting in order to receive full credit. There is no credit for late homework (unless student is absent) or homework that the teacher cannot read. I highly suggest that students fill out vocabulary cards for each chapter in order to enhance studying for tests. A significant part of each test is vocabulary.=== ===Labs: Students will be doing a number of exciting laboratory activities during class. To ensure that students have fun and succeed in the laboratory, it is important that they perform safe lab practices. If a student does not follow the rules, he or she will sit out the lab and his/her parent will be informed. In order to receive full credit in labs, students must participate fully in class and complete lab write-ups thoroughly. Students with illegible handwriting or incomplete answers will not receive full credit.=== ===Tests/Quizzes: Students will be given a test after each chapter. Students will also have a quiz at the beginning of class.=== ===Semester Project: During each semester, students will be expected to complete a project to be assigned.=== ==If you are absent from class, please see me immediately upon returning. Students will be expected to make up the class missed. This can be done by either completing a take-home lab or writing a one-page research paper on a topic covered at the time of absence. The research paper should be double spaced if typed, single spaced if hand written. References need to be attached to the paper. Please know that it is my priority to ensure that each student has adequate assistance and ample opportunity to succeed in class. However, it is the student’s responsibility to find out what is needed to make up the class missed and to complete work in a timely fashion.
All students will bring to class:
==1. Glencoe Physical Science book== ==Bringing the textbook to class will help students participate fully and allow them to successfully complete labs.== ==2. Science Notebook== ==Students will respond to a journal entry in their science notebook during certain classes. Also, they will write down some of their lab findings in their notebook. The notebook can be anything from a spiral notebook to blank pages stapled together. The notebook is to be at least 20 pages long, and will be graded on completeness, neatness and organization.== ==3. Binder== ==Binders are necessary for students to organize their work. Students should have separate sections in their binders for lab write-ups, homework, tests, etc. Also, midterm and final questions will be taken off of previous tests. Hopefully the binder will help students stay organized and come to class prepared. One of the main reasons for low grades is missing assignments.==
RULES OF CONDUCT
==I BELIEVE THAT:== ==1. All students have a right to learn.== ==2. The teacher has a right to teach.== ==3. Students want to learn and teachers want to teach.== ==THEREFORE, ALL STUDENTS WILL:== ==1. Be on time to class and be prepared to work.== ==2. Show courtesy and respect for everyone. (Teacher, classmates,== ==substitute teachers, etc.)== ==3. Respect the property of others.== ==4. Follow the Lab Safety Rules at all times.== ==5. Facilitate the learning process.==
LABORATORY SAFETY RULES
===1. Do not eat, drink, or engage in boisterous play during class.=== ===2. Report all injuries, no matter how minor, to your lab instructor.=== ===3. Inform your lab instructor of any health related conditions, allergies, or anything else of concern that may affect your ability to participate in class.=== ===4. Wear disposable gloves when handling potentially hazardous chemicals or preserved specimens.=== ===5. Use caution when using scalpels, sharp probes, and scissors.=== ===6. Roll up long sleeves and wear eye-protection when working with flames or chemicals. Tie back long hair.=== ===7. Notify the instructor immediately if you notice any unsafe situation in class.=== ===8. Clean up work areas and wash hands after each lab class.=== ===9. Any horseplay or improper behavior (as defined by teacher) will result in removal from lab.=== ===10. If in doubt, ask!===
H.S. Physical Science Course
Weekly Syllabus
2nd Semester
1/8/08 thru 1/9/08 Work due 1/10/08
Read Section 18.1, pages 536-540.
Complete Section 1 Self Check questions 1-7, page 540.
==Dear Physical Science Parents and Students,== ===I would like to welcome you and your son or daughter to this year’s college preparatory physical science course. I believe that science is an interesting and exciting topic. My goal is to create a classroom environment that will help your son or daughter=== ===*build a solid science vocabulary=== ===*gain a strong understanding of key scientific principles and topics=== ===*learn how to use mathematics to tackle scientific problems=== ===*find out about the latest technologies and use many of them to learn more about science and our world=== ===*see science as worthwhile and meaningful=== ===*develop thinking skills and the ability to challenge assumptions, think creatively, and solve real-life problems=== ===*have fun!!=== ===This year we will be using the Glencoe Physical Science book which is a high school introductory course focusing on the fields of chemistry and physics. This will prepare your student for more advanced courses in the future. The textbook has a rich bank of science content and plenty of examples to help make that content relevant to daily life. This book clearly outline lesson objectives and vocabulary, along with reading checks throughout the chapters to stimulate quick recall and keep students focused on the main idea. Students will not only receive hands-on experience performing labs but also learn how to design their own experiments in order to solve scientific problems. Students interested in learning more about a specific topic studied or extra review can go online to gpscience.com.=== ===Students will be receiving a weekly syllabus for the first semester, which will let the students know reading and homework assignments. Students will take a test after the completion of each chapter and a midterm/final at the close of each semester. Also, students will complete one special project per semester.=== ===Please read the following packet in order to get familiarized with class expectations, grading policy, and rules of conduct. Sign the back page, along with your student, and return on the first day of class.=== ===Please call me if you have any questions or concerns at 634-6467. My email address is carlsenc@sbcglobal.net. Here’s to an exciting year of Physical Science!===GRADING POLICY
Students participating in the High School Physical Science course/lab will be given a letter grade after each semester. Each assignment will be given a grade by dividing points earned by points possible. The following grading scale will be used:*A = 90%-100%
B = 80%-89%
C = 70%-79%
D = 60%-69%
F = below 60%
Example: A student receives 20 out of a possible 25 points on homework.
==Divide 20 by 25 = .80 or 80%. The student received a B- for that assignment.===Category percentage of each semester grade.= *
==Homework/Quizzes 20%== ==Labs/Notebook 20%== ==Tests 40%== ==Semester Project 10%== ==Midterm/Final 10%== ==Total 100%==Each of the following categories plays an important part in your child’s learning.
===Homework: Students will be responsible for completing homework assigned in the schedule of coursework handed out by the teacher. Students will be able to ask questions on homework during class. Students will need to answer questions in complete sentences and in neat handwriting in order to receive full credit. There is no credit for late homework (unless student is absent) or homework that the teacher cannot read. I highly suggest that students fill out vocabulary cards for each chapter in order to enhance studying for tests. A significant part of each test is vocabulary.=== ===Labs: Students will be doing a number of exciting laboratory activities during class. To ensure that students have fun and succeed in the laboratory, it is important that they perform safe lab practices. If a student does not follow the rules, he or she will sit out the lab and his/her parent will be informed. In order to receive full credit in labs, students must participate fully in class and complete lab write-ups thoroughly. Students with illegible handwriting or incomplete answers will not receive full credit.=== ===Tests/Quizzes: Students will be given a test after each chapter. Students will also have a quiz at the beginning of class.=== ===Semester Project: During each semester, students will be expected to complete a project to be assigned.=== ==If you are absent from class, please see me immediately upon returning. Students will be expected to make up the class missed. This can be done by either completing a take-home lab or writing a one-page research paper on a topic covered at the time of absence. The research paper should be double spaced if typed, single spaced if hand written. References need to be attached to the paper. Please know that it is my priority to ensure that each student has adequate assistance and ample opportunity to succeed in class. However, it is the student’s responsibility to find out what is needed to make up the class missed and to complete work in a timely fashion.All students will bring to class:
==1. Glencoe Physical Science book== ==Bringing the textbook to class will help students participate fully and allow them to successfully complete labs.== ==2. Science Notebook== ==Students will respond to a journal entry in their science notebook during certain classes. Also, they will write down some of their lab findings in their notebook. The notebook can be anything from a spiral notebook to blank pages stapled together. The notebook is to be at least 20 pages long, and will be graded on completeness, neatness and organization.== ==3. Binder== ==Binders are necessary for students to organize their work. Students should have separate sections in their binders for lab write-ups, homework, tests, etc. Also, midterm and final questions will be taken off of previous tests. Hopefully the binder will help students stay organized and come to class prepared. One of the main reasons for low grades is missing assignments.==RULES OF CONDUCT
==I BELIEVE THAT:== ==1. All students have a right to learn.== ==2. The teacher has a right to teach.== ==3. Students want to learn and teachers want to teach.== ==THEREFORE, ALL STUDENTS WILL:== ==1. Be on time to class and be prepared to work.== ==2. Show courtesy and respect for everyone. (Teacher, classmates,== ==substitute teachers, etc.)== ==3. Respect the property of others.== ==4. Follow the Lab Safety Rules at all times.== ==5. Facilitate the learning process.==LABORATORY SAFETY RULES
===1. Do not eat, drink, or engage in boisterous play during class.=== ===2. Report all injuries, no matter how minor, to your lab instructor.=== ===3. Inform your lab instructor of any health related conditions, allergies, or anything else of concern that may affect your ability to participate in class.=== ===4. Wear disposable gloves when handling potentially hazardous chemicals or preserved specimens.=== ===5. Use caution when using scalpels, sharp probes, and scissors.=== ===6. Roll up long sleeves and wear eye-protection when working with flames or chemicals. Tie back long hair.=== ===7. Notify the instructor immediately if you notice any unsafe situation in class.=== ===8. Clean up work areas and wash hands after each lab class.=== ===9. Any horseplay or improper behavior (as defined by teacher) will result in removal from lab.=== ===10. If in doubt, ask!===H.S. Physical Science Course
Weekly Syllabus
2nd Semester
1/8/08 thru 1/9/08 Work due 1/10/08
Read Section 18.1, pages 536-540.
Complete Section 1 Self Check questions 1-7, page 540.
1/10/08 thru 1/14/08 Work due 1/15/08
Read Section 18.2, pages 541-545.
Complete Section 2 Self Check questions 1-6, page 545
Read Section 18.3, pages 546-550.
Complete Section Assessment questions 1-6, page 550.
1/15/08 thru 1/16/08 Work due 1/17/08
Study for Chapter 18 Test.
1/17/08 thru 1/21/08 Work due 1/22/08
Chapter 18 Test.
Read Section 19.1, pages 570-577.
Complete Self Check questions 1-5, page 577.
Read Section 19.2, pages 578-582.
Complete Self Check questions 1-6, page 582.
1/22/08 thru 1/23/08 Work due 1/24/08
Read Section 19.3, pages 584-591.
Complete Self Check questions 1-6, page 591.
1/24/08 thru 1/28/08 Work due 1/29/08
Study for Chapter 19 Test.
1/29/08 thru 1/30/08 Work due 1/31
Chapter 19 Test.
Read Section 20.1, pages 602-606.
Complete Self Check questions 1-7, page 606.
1/31/08 thru 2/4/08 Work due 2/5/08
Read Section 20.2, pages 608-614.
Complete Self Check questions 1-6, page 614.
Read Section 20.3, pages 615-621.
Complete Self Check questions 1-5, page 621.
2/5/08 thru 2/6/08 Work due 12/7/08
Study for Chapter 20 Test.
2/7/08 thru 2/11/08 Work due 2/12/08
Chapter 20 Test.
Read Section 21.1, pages 632-637.
Complete Self Check questions 1-6, page 637.
2/12/08 thru 2/18/08 Work due 2/19/08
Read Section 21.2, pages 638-640.
Complete Self Check questions 1-6, page 640.
2/19/08 thru 2/20/08 Work due 2/21/08
Read Section 21.3, pages 641-645.
Complete Self Check questions 1-7, page 645.
2/21/08 thru 2/25/08 Work due 2/26/08
Read Section 21.4, pages 646-650.
Complete Self Check questions 1-7, page 650.
2/26/08 thru 2/27/08 Work due 2/28/08
Study for Chapter 21 Test.
2/28/08 thru 3/3/08 Work due 3/4/08
Chapter 21 Test.
Read Section 22.1, pages 664-670
Complete Self Check questions 1-6, page 670.
Read Section 22.2, pages 671-675.
Complete Self Check questions 1-6, page675.
3/4/08 thru 3/5/08 Work due 3/6/08
Read Section 22.3, pages 676-679.
Complete Self Check questions 1-7, page 679.
Read Section 22.4, pages 681-685.
Complete Self Check questions 1-7, page 685.
3/6/08 thru 3/10/08 Work due 3/11/08
Study for Chapter 22 Test.
3/11/08 thru 3/12/08 Work due 3/13/08
Chapter 22 Test.
Read Section 23.1, pages 696-701.
Complete Self Check questions 1-6, page 701.
Read Section 23.2, pages 702-705.
Complete Self Check questions 1-6, page 705.
3/13/08 thru 3/17/08 Work due 3/18/08
Read Section 23.3, pages 707-715.
Complete Self Check questions 1-6, page 715.
3/18/08 thru 3/19/09 Work due 3/20/08
Study for Chapter 23 Test.
3/20/08 thru 3/31/08 Work due 4/1/08
Chapter 23 Test.
Read Section 10.1, pages 290-295.
Complete Self Check questions 1-6, page 295.
4/1/08 thru 4/2/08 Work due 4/3/08
Read Section 10.2, pages 296-301.
Complete Self Check questions 1-7, page 301.
4/3/08 thru 4/7/08 Work due 4/8/08
Read Section 10.3, pages 303-311.
Complete Self Check questions 1-6, page 311.
Read Section 11.1, pages 322-326.
Complete Self Check questions 1-7, page 326.
4/8/08 thru 4/9/08 Work due 4/10/08
Read Section 11.2, pages 327-332.
Complete Self Check questions 1-5, page 332.
4/10/08 thru 4/14/08 Work due 4/15/08
Read Section 11.4, pages 339-343.
Complete Self Check questions 1-7, page 343.
4/15/08 thru 4/16/08 Work due 4/17/08
Study for Chapter 10/11 Test.
4/17/08 thru 4/21/08
Chapter 10/11 Test
Read Section 12.1, pages 354-359.
Complete Self Check questions 1-7, page 359.
Read Section 12.2, pages 360-365.
Complete Self Check questions 1-7, page 365.
4/22/08 thru 4/24/08
State Assessments
4/25/08 thru 4/28/08 Work due 4/29/08
Read Section 12.3, pages 367-373.
Complete Self Check questions 1-6, page 373.
4/29/08 thru 4/30/08 Work due 5/1/08
Read Section 13.1, pages 384-388.
Complete Section Assessment questions 1-7, page 388.
5/1/08 thru 5/5/08 Work due 5/6/08
Read Section 13.2, pages 389-393.
Complete Section Assessment questions 1-7, page 393.
Read Section 13.3, pages 394-399.
Complete Section Assessment questions 1-6, page 399.
5/6/08 thru 5/7/08 Work due 5/8/08
Study for Chapter 12/13 Test.
5/8/08 thru 5/12/08 Work due 5/13/08
Chapter 12/13 Test.
5/13/08 thru 5/14/08 Work due 5/15/08
Study for Final Exam
5/15/08 thru 5/21/08 Work due 5/22/08
Study for Final Exam.
5/22/08
Final Exam